Peanut Free White Peach Vanilla Custard Cups
Silky, cool, and perfumed with real vanilla bean, these custard cups are the kind of dessert that feels far more impressive than the ingredient list suggests. Whole milk and egg yolks come together in a gentle water bath to create that signature slow-wobble set — creamy all the way through without a single heavy or cloying note. The white peach topping is effortless: a quick toss with sugar draws out a little natural juice, and the slices drape over the chilled custard like something from a patisserie window. White peaches bring a floral, honeyed sweetness that pairs beautifully with the vanilla, making every spoonful taste like peak summer. For anyone navigating peanut concerns, this recipe is refreshingly straightforward — every ingredient is a whole, recognizable staple with no sauces, blends, or pantry shortcuts that tend to hide unexpected allergens. It's an elegant make-ahead option too, since the custards chill in the fridge and the peaches go on right before serving.
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4 servings
For the custard
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
- 4 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
For the peach topping
- 2 medium white peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Place four 6-oz ramekins in a deep baking dish large enough to hold them without touching.
- 2
Combine the milk, vanilla bean pod, and scraped seeds in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Warm until small bubbles appear around the edges and steam rises from the surface, about 5 minutes — do not boil. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes, then discard the pod.
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